Rights of Capt. Mahama's killers must be respected - Amnesty International

Amnesty International Ghana has said justice must be served to the suspected killers of army officer, Captain Maxwell Mahama calling on the security agencies to respect the rights of the killers in the Central Region.

Director of Amnesty International Ghana, Lawrence Amesu whiles condemning the gruesome murder of the soldier said, the security agencies must not sideline the rights of the suspected murderers.

Speaking in an interview on Kumasi-based Ultimate FM, he said "Our laws are clear, identify the culprits involved in this unfortunate development, they must be questioned and interrogated. But in the process of investigation, it should be done with due diligence.

"The laws are clear on issues of the presumption of innocence. The accused persons must be deemed innocent until proven guilty by the court of competent jurisdiction."

He entreated the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to remain calm as investigations go on.

"As human rights organization, we are much devastated about the increasing spate of lawlessness in the country. And we all need to do something urgently to curb it.

"We will like to express our sincere condolences to the bereaved family, also to the Ghana Armed Forces for the loss of a precious one," he added.